Leather journal cover (I just figured I would add this one if you wanted to completely skip sewing and buy a cover.Go forth and be organized! (If only it were that easy, right?!) SHOP THIS POST :: (See picture below).Īdd your notebooks by slipping one elastic band across the middle pages of each notebook. Optional: Wrap the knotted portion of the elastic together with washi tape.Repeat 3-5 times, depending on how many notebooks you want to add to your traveler’s journal.Tie the ends together so the elastic is tight without making the cover pull or bunch. Down to the bottom pair, then IN the bottom and OUT the top. Take one of your 15″ pieces of elastic and feed them through the holes in this order: IN the lower of the top holes, OUT the upper of the top holes.Add the elastic bands to hold in notebooks.I had that there before I decided to go with the elastic band to hold the cover closed). See picture below for where to place your grommets. (These holes will be what you feed your elastic through to hold in your notebooks). Use grommet pliers or setting tools to add four holes to your traveler’s journal. (This elastic will be what holds the flap down when the journal is closed). Backstitch over the elastic when you go over it. Sew around the entire perimeter of the cover, securing the interior to the exterior.Tuck the 1/2″ of the ends of the 11″ piece of elastic in between the interior and exterior pieces, 3.5″ from the right side. Pin the interior piece in place on the wrong side of the exterior piece.Sew the pockets in place. Backstitching a couple of times at the top of the pen pocket to make it more secure.The triangle pocket should align with the bottom left corner, and the left side of the pen pocket should be 7″ from the left side of the interior piece. (See picture below for an idea of pocket placement). Pin the pockets in place on the interior fabric.Clip the corners, then turn the pocket right side out and press. Sew around the cut sides, leaving a small opening for turning. For the pen pocket, fold the piece of fabric in half right sides together (short side down to short side) and press.
One 5″ x 10″ piece of fabric for the pen pocket.One 10″ x 16″ piece of home decor weight fabric.One 9″ x 15″ piece of leather/suede/vinyl.
#DIY TRAVEL JOURNAL HOW TO#
Next post, I will walk you through how I plan to use mine, my bullet journaling style, my favorite pens and accessories, and ways to personalize the system and make it your own! How to Make A Traveler’s Journal Cover In this post I’m focusing just on how to make a traveler’s journal. There are simpler tutorials to only use leather, but I wanted a little color inside as well as a couple easy places to tuck scraps of paper and a few pens. Today I’m showing you how to make a traveler’s journal cover with a leather/suede exterior and an interior with pockets. It’s excellent especially if you (bullet) journal about different topics.įor me, I have four notebooks in my traveler’s journal– one for HOME, one for HOMESCHOOL & FAMILY, one for WORK, and one for PERSONAL & COMMONPLACE. In short, a traveler’s journal is a way to keep multiple notebooks together in the same journal. I am excited to try out a new style– which is basically just an expansion of what the routines I’ve already had in place. I have kept a bullet journal for years, but this is the first year that I am trying a traveler’s journal. The links below may be affiliate links, meaning I earn a small compensation at no extra cost to you. Step-by-step instructions with pictures to make a DIY traveler’s journal cover with pockets and bands for three to five notebooks!